Ramsports Signs World #1 Senior Pro Lee Whitwell
Ramsports is proud to announce the signing of professional pickleball athlete, speaker, author, and entrepreneur Lee Whitwell, adding one of the most influential and recognizable voices in the sport to the Ramsports family.
Known for her fierce competitiveness, authenticity, and unmatched connection to the recreational pickleball community, Whitwell currently holds the title of World #1 Ranked Senior Female Professional Pickleball Player. Her impact extends far beyond tournament results, helping shape the culture, growth, and accessibility of the sport worldwide.
Who Is Lee Whitwell?
Originally from Gibraltar and now based in the United States, Whitwell has become one of pickleball’s most respected ambassadors both on and off the court. A US Open Champion, Major League Pickleball MVP, elite coach, and internationally recognized speaker, she has built a reputation for combining high-level performance with humor, resilience, and community-driven leadership.
Whitwell is also the author of The Third Space Effect: How Pickleball Became the Place We Belong Again, a powerful exploration of why pickleball has become more than just a sport for millions of people around the world.
More Than a Player
Off the court, Lee is the co-founder of Game ChangeHER Events, a fast-growing women-led pickleball and lifestyle company focused on creating transformational experiences, community, and belonging through sport.
Alongside co-founder Angela Farmer — internationally recognized conservation photographer, storyteller, and the strategic force helping drive the company’s growth — Game ChangeHER Events has quickly become one of the most unique and impactful brands in pickleball.
Ramsports is also proud to announce its partnership with Game ChangeHER Events, further strengthening its commitment to growing the sport through authentic community engagement, women’s leadership, coaching, travel experiences, and grassroots development initiatives.
A Perfect Partnership
“Lee represents everything Ramsports believes in, passion, grit, authenticity, and innovation,” said a Ramsports representative. “She’s not only an elite competitor, but also a leader, educator, and builder within the pickleball community. Her vision alongside Angela and Game ChangeHER Events aligns perfectly with where we see the future of the sport going.”
Whitwell’s partnership with Ramsports will include competition play, coaching integration, camps and clinics, community activations, content creation, and future collaborations tied to Game ChangeHER Events and the rapidly expanding Game ChangeHER Academy ecosystem.
What’s Next for Lee Whitwell?
As one of the sport’s most recognizable personalities and fastest-growing voices in women’s pickleball, Whitwell continues to expand her reach through professional competition, speaking engagements, media appearances, coaching, and community-building initiatives.
With Ramsports now part of that journey, the future looks bigger, louder, and more impactful than ever.
Welcome to the team, Lee.
